Mission of the University College

The University College enhances student engagement and success by providing a central home for academic support services and the core curriculum. The UC helps students transition to VCU and provides the resources students need to be successful. By providing students with a common experience, the UC makes the undergraduate career more engaging and meaningful, particularly during the first year of college.

Goals and objectives of University College

The goal of the UC is to promote the personal and academic success of each student. The objectives are:

To offer high quality academic advising.

To encourage students to invest the time and effort necessary for achieving success in their learning.

To enrich undergraduate education through a cohesive core education program.

To increase opportunities for active learning through learning communities, support services and classroom instruction.

To encourage students to interact with faculty, academic advisers and other support services personnel.

To provide a network between courses and academic support programs.

To expand the number of students who access programs and services.

General information

The UC provides a single administrative unit designed to enhance student engagement and success through a variety of academic support services. Many of the UC’s programs and services are offered through partnerships with both the degree-granting colleges and the Division of Student Affairs and Enrollment Services.

The UC provides academic advising, learning support, the core curriculum, and orientation and programs for new students. The UC is the academic and administrative home for a number of undergraduate courses, as well as academic programs, student advising and special learning communities.

The University College provides academic advising for:
First-year students
Undeclared students
Transfer students
Students seeking admission into a health, law and professional programs
Interdisciplinary students and nondegree-seeking students
Student-athletes